Postdoc, Cell & Developmental Biology, Biophysics, Saarland University (Germany)

The Iden lab investigates intercellular communication and mechanisms underlying control of mammalian cell polarity in tissue homeostasis and diseases including cancer (see https://www.uni-saarland.de/lehrstuhl/iden.html for details). See also: Dias Gomes & Iden, EMBO J 2021, Jung et al. eLife 2021,  Li et al. Curr Opin Cell Biol. 2020, Dias Gomes et al. Nat Commun 2019, Vorhagen et al. Oncogene 2018, Mescher et al. J Exp Med 2017, Knapp et al, bioRxiv 2020.

Job requirements and responsibilities:

• We seek a highly motivated and skilled candidate with PhD to work on a new DFG-funded project within an interdisciplinary biophysics consortium (SFB1027: https://www.sfb1027.uni-saarland.de/). The project will combine cell biology and mechanics, bio-engineering, bioinformatic analyses, and live cell imaging, and includes strong collaboration with research groups at the Leibniz Institute for New Materials (INM), Faculty of Medicine, and Faculty of Natural Sciences and Technology.
• Proficiency in cell culture methods, microscopy, biochemistry, and statistical data analysis is expected.
• The applicants must have a strong interest in cell biology of the skin and mechanistic approaches. Preference will be given to candidates with prior experience in primary cell isolation and culture.
• Ability for problem solving, critical thinking, scientific writing and presentation skills are crucial.
• Good command of oral and written English as well as German and ability to work in a team are essential.

Your academic qualifications:

• Doctoral degree / PhD in biochemistry, biophysics, biology, bioengineering or related subjects

The successful candidate will also be expected to:

• engage in active scientific discussions in the team and develop independence
• contribute to supervision of undergraduate and graduate students joining the lab
• submit an application that includes 1 page letter of interest (refer to job posting “W1956”), curriculum vitae, publication list, contact details of two referees, and brief statement of scientific achievements (to be sent electronically as a single pdf file)

What we can offer you:

• A flexible work schedule allowing you to balance work and family
• A broad range of further education and professional development programmes
• An occupational health management model with numerous attractive options, such as our university sports programme
• Supplementary pension scheme (RZVK)
• Discounted tickets on local public transport services (‘Jobticket‘)

We look forward to receiving your application as a single PDF file. Applications must be received by no later than 12 September 2021 and should be sent to the following address:
Saarland University

Faculty of Medicine
Prof. Dr. Sandra Iden
Cell & Developmental Biology
Building 61.4
66421 Homburg, Germany
e-mail: sandra.iden@uks.eu